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Help, what sort of symptoms would i have to have in order to take medication for anxiety and depression?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Don't worry about: The symptoms. Go to see a psychologist or psychiatrist. Tell them how you are feeling. Some depression and anxiety can be treated without medication. When possible try to feel better without medication, .

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/13/2014

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